Child&#39;s toy



March 16 ,1926. 1,576,851

J. E. SEDLACEK CHILDS TOY Filed Jan, 26; 1925 I "esedzacfeif,

PatentedMar. 16 1926 UNITED STATES PATENT Oma JOHN E. SEDLACEK, OF SCHUYLER, NEBRASKA.

CHILDS TOY.

Application filed January 26, 1925.

, amusement devices and is more particularly adapted to a hobby horse affording amusement to small children.

One of the important objects of the invention is to provide a toy of the above mentioned character, which is of a portable nature so that the same may be moved along the ground or floor by the child using the toy.

Another important object is to provide a childs toy of the above mentioned character, wherein a portion thereof is of-such construction and shape as to simulate the head of. a horse.

A still further object is to provide a childs toy of the above mentioned character, which may be used in the capacity of ababy jumper.

Other objects and advantages of this invention will become apparent from the course of the following description.

In the accompanying drawing forming a part of this specification, and in which like numerals designate like parts throughout the same:

Figure 1 is a side elevation of the type embodying my invention.

Figure 2 is a top plan view thereof, and

Figure 3 is a side elevation of a modification of the teeter board.

In the drawing wherein for the purpose of illustration is shown the preferred embodiment of my invention, the numeral 1 designates the base, the same being substantially rectangular. Ground engaging wheels 2 are associated therewith whereby the toy is rendered portable to permit the same to be moved along the ground or floor. Extending upwardly from the forward end of the base is the standard or upright 3. Secured on the upper portion of the standard is the piece of wood 4, the same being of such configuration as to simulate the neck and head of a horse. A bolt 5 extends transversely through the side of the standard 3, the ends of the bolt protruding beyond the side of the standard. Suitable bracing members 6 are secured at their Serial No. 45,755.

upper 'ends to the respective ends of the bolt 5, the lower ends of the bracing members being secured to the opposite longitudinal side edges of the base 1 at the inter mediate portion thereof in the manner as clearly illustrated in Figures 1 and 2' of the drawing. I

I The teeter board forming a part of the present invention is designated generally by the numeral 7. Secured to the side edges of the forward portion thereof are the strap irons 8 and 9 respectively. The free ends of the strap irons extend beyond the forward end of the teeter board and are provided with registering openings for the purpose of receiving the bolt 5 whereby the teeter board is pivotally supported at its forward end on the standard or upright 3.

The rear portion or outer end of the teeter board is cut out in such a manner as to provide the seat portion 10. Extending upwardly from the intermediate portion of the teeter board is the post 11, a handle bar 12 being supported on the upper end of said post, a foot rest such as is illustrated at 13 extends transversely across the forward portion of the teeter board.

For the purpose of holding the teeter board so that the outer end or seat portion 10 is disposed upwardly, a coil spring 1 1 is provided, the respective ends thereof being disposed laterally. The laterally extending portion 15 of the coil spring 14 is of relatively great length and is disposed be low the teeter board 7, the free end of the end 15 being secured to the teeter board as illustrated at 16. The other end 17 of the coil spring 14: is fastened to the rear face of the lower portion of the standard or upright 3 as illustrated at 18.

In Figure 3 of the drawing, a modification is shown wherein the portion at which simulates the neck and head of a horse is associated with the forward end of the teeter board instead of being secured to the upper end of the standard.

In use, a child is seated on the outer end or rear portion 10 of the teeter board and the handle bar 12 is grasped. By exerting a downward pressure on the teeter board, the same will swing on its'pivot 5 against the tension of the coil spring 14 and the coil spring will return the teeter board to its upward position. The childs feet may be placed in engagement with the foot rest 13 after the upward and downward swinging movement of the teeter board has been started. The provision of the wheels 2 on the base 1 enables the toy to be readily moved along the floor by the occupant when the feet of the child touch the floor.

It will thus be seen from the foregoing description, that a childs toy has been provided which is very simple in construction, the same being further inexpensive, strong and durable.

lVhile I have shown the preferred embodiment of my invention, it is to be understood that yarious changes in the size, shape and arrangement of parts may be resorted to, without departing from the spirit of the invention and the scope of the appended claims.-

Having thus described the invention, what I claim as new is 2 1. A toy of the class described comprising a base, a standard extending upwardly from the forward end thereof, bracing members therefor, a teeter board pivotally supported at its forward end on the upper portion of the standard, the rear end of the teeter board providing a seat portion, a post extending upwardly from the teeter board at the intermediate portion thereof, a handle on the upper end of the post, and means for normally holding the rear end of the teeter board upwardly, said means comprising a coil spring, the ends thereof being disposed laterally, one of said laterally extending ends being secured to the under side of the teeter board, the other laterally extending end of the coil spring being secured to the lower portion of the standard.

2. A toy of the class described comprising a base, a vertical standard secured at its lower end to the forward end of the base, a teeter board, strap irons secured to the opposite sides of the board, the free ends of the strap irons extending beyond the forward end of the board, a pivot bolt extending transversely through the sides of the standard and through the free ends of the strap irons for pivotally supporting the forward end of the teeter board on the upper portion of the standard, a seat portion on the rear end of the teeter board, a post extending upwardly from the intermediate portion of the teeter board, a handle on the upper end of the post, and a coil spring for normally holding the rear end of the teeter board in an upward position, the free ends of the coil spring being disposed laterally, one of said laterally extending ends being disposed below the teeter board and secured at its free end to the underside of the rear portion of the teeter board, the other laterally extending free end of the coil spring being secured to the rear face of the lower portion of the standard.

in testimony whereof I aflix my signature.

John E. SEDLACEK. 

